Brazil vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of Brazil
213,712,670
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,472
- Deaths today
- 857
- Change today (UTC)
- +464
Current population of Thailand
71,566,732
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 331
- Deaths today
- 368
- Change today (UTC)
- −27
Brazil has a population of 212,812,405 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Brazil is currently larger by 141,192,542 people — about 3.0 times Thailand's population. They rank 7 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Brazil grows at +0.38% per year versus −0.07% for Thailand. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Brazil is the younger society (median age 34.8 vs 40.6); Thailand is far more crowded at 140 people per km² against 25.
Brazil vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Brazil | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,812,405 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +0.38% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +813,832 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 25 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 8,358,140 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 34.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.61 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 88% | 63% |
| World share | 2.59% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 217,489,300 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Brazil · Thailand
Brazil vs Thailand FAQ
Is Brazil bigger than Thailand by population?
Brazil currently has the larger population: 212,812,405 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 141.19 million people.
Which grows faster, Brazil or Thailand?
Brazil currently grows faster: +0.38% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Brazil and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Brazil at 217,489,300 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.